Short ribs vs. Refried beans — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Differences between short ribs and refried beans
- Short ribs have more vitamin B12, zinc, selenium, vitamin B3, and choline, while refried beans have more fiber and manganese.
- Short ribs' daily need coverage for vitamin B12 is 109% higher.
- Short ribs have a lower glycemic index. The glycemic index of short ribs is 0, while the glycemic index of refried beans is 38.
The food types used in this comparison are Beef, rib, shortribs, separable lean, and fat, choice, cooked, braised and Refried beans, canned, traditional style (includes USDA commodity).
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more IronIron | +60.4% |
Contains more ZincZinc | +741.4% |
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +76.1% |
Contains less SodiumSodium | -86.5% |
Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +258.6% |
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +133.3% |
Contains more CalciumCalcium | +141.7% |
Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +42.4% |
Contains more CopperCopper | +30.3% |
Contains more ManganeseManganese | +2123.1% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +222.2% |
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +89.9% |
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +568.1% |
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +33.3% |
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +113.6% |
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +14.3% |
Contains more CholineCholine | +287.7% |
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +52% |
Contains more FolateFolate | +120% |
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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DV% diff. |
Vitamin B12 | 2.62µg | 0µg | 109% |
Saturated fat | 17.8g | 0.631g | 78% |
Fats | 41.98g | 2.01g | 61% |
Monounsaturated fat | 18.88g | 0.601g | 46% |
Zinc | 4.88mg | 0.58mg | 39% |
Protein | 21.57g | 4.98g | 33% |
Cholesterol | 94mg | 0mg | 31% |
Selenium | 20.8µg | 5.8µg | 27% |
Histidine | 0.688mg | 153mg | 22% |
Calories | 471kcal | 90kcal | 19% |
Fiber | 0g | 3.7g | 15% |
Sodium | 50mg | 370mg | 14% |
Vitamin B3 | 2.452mg | 0.367mg | 13% |
Manganese | 0.013mg | 0.289mg | 12% |
Choline | 82.2mg | 21.2mg | 11% |
Iron | 2.31mg | 1.44mg | 11% |
Phosphorus | 162mg | 92mg | 10% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.22mg | 0.103mg | 9% |
Polyunsaturated fat | 1.53g | 0.543g | 7% |
Vitamin C | 0mg | 6mg | 7% |
Carbs | 0g | 13.55g | 5% |
Magnesium | 15mg | 35mg | 5% |
Vitamin B2 | 0.15mg | 0.079mg | 5% |
Vitamin D | 0.7µg | 0µg | 4% |
Vitamin D | 27IU | 0IU | 3% |
Potassium | 224mg | 319mg | 3% |
Starch | 7.43g | 3% | |
Copper | 0.099mg | 0.129mg | 3% |
Vitamin B1 | 0.05mg | 0.076mg | 2% |
Calcium | 12mg | 29mg | 2% |
Folate | 5µg | 11µg | 2% |
Vitamin B5 | 0.252mg | 0.189mg | 1% |
Vitamin E | 0.29mg | 0.09mg | 1% |
Net carbs | 0g | 9.85g | N/A |
Sugar | 0g | 0.54g | N/A |
Vitamin K | 2.4µg | 2.1µg | 0% |
Trans fat | 0.016g | N/A | |
Tryptophan | 0.142mg | 0.065mg | 0% |
Threonine | 0.862mg | 0.231mg | 0% |
Isoleucine | 0.981mg | 0.242mg | 0% |
Leucine | 1.716mg | 0.438mg | 0% |
Lysine | 1.823mg | 0.377mg | 0% |
Methionine | 0.562mg | 0.083mg | 0% |
Phenylalanine | 0.852mg | 0.297mg | 0% |
Valine | 1.07mg | 0.287mg | 0% |
Omega-3 - EPA | 0.003g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - DHA | 0.001g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - ALA | 0.169g | N/A | |
Omega-3 - DPA | 0.016g | 0g | N/A |
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid | 0.001g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid | 0.008g | N/A | |
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid | 0.36g | N/A |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
21.57 g
Fats:
41.98 g
Carbs:
0 g
Water:
35.72 g
Other:
0.73 g
Protein:
4.98 g
Fats:
2.01 g
Carbs:
13.55 g
Water:
77.75 g
Other:
1.71 g
Contains more ProteinProtein | +333.1% |
Contains more FatsFats | +1988.6% |
Contains more CarbsCarbs | +∞% |
Contains more WaterWater | +117.7% |
Contains more OtherOther | +134.2% |
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
17.8 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
18.88 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
1.53 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.631 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.601 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.543 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +3041.4% |
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +181.8% |
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -96.5% |